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NEWS SNIPPETS IN BRIEF: Update on Illovo petrol station robbery; Bryneven parents speak out about GED resolution; incidents not being resolved – let us know; and next Sandton CPF meeting date.

1. Update on Illovo petrol station robbery – no arrests made – However, Sandton police have confirmed that the Hyundai H1 has also been connected to various similar robberies in the area. According to reports, the modus operandi of the gang is to target people leaving shopping centres and follow them to petrol stations or other shopping centres. Easy access items such as jewellery, phones, wallets, cash and electronic devices are usually taken. Please keep an eye on your rear-view mirror – especially when leaving a shopping centre!

2. Bryneven parents satisfied with GED resolution – Following the meeting with parents on 16 January in which issues such as fraud, nepotism, mismanagement and victimisation of teachers was raised, the GED has ruled that: the principal leave the school with immediate effect; a suitable person will be found to run the school; and the Governing Body will not be disbanded. Parents later took to social media to express their feelings about the outcome, most of which were extremely positive.

3. Any other incidents that need reporting? We’ll follow up on your behalf! According to one report, 5 missing manhole covers are missing from the corner of Rivonia and South Rd. This was first reported in September 2017 and remains unsolved! Anything further? Comment below!